Cocoa powder: cups to grams
Use the converter to change any amount of cocoa powder between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml).
Cocoa powder: cups to grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 11 g | 0.37 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 21 g | 0.74 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 28 g | 0.99 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 42 g | 1.48 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 56 g | 1.98 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 63 g | 2.22 oz |
| 1 cup | 84 g | 2.96 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 105 g | 3.7 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 126 g | 4.44 oz |
| 2 cups | 168 g | 5.93 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 210 g | 7.41 oz |
| 3 cups | 252 g | 8.89 oz |
| 4 cups | 336 g | 11.85 oz |
Cocoa powder: grams to cups
| Grams | Cups | How to measure it |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.12 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.3 cups | 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.6 cups | 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.89 cups | 3/4 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp |
| 100 g | 1.19 cups | 1 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 125 g | 1.49 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 150 g | 1.79 cups | 1 3/4 cups + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 200 g | 2.38 cups | 2 1/3 cups + 1 tbsp |
| 250 g | 2.98 cups | 3 cups |
| 300 g | 3.57 cups | 3 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| 400 g | 4.76 cups | 4 3/4 cups |
| 500 g | 5.95 cups | 5 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp |
| 750 g | 8.93 cups | 8 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 11.9 cups | 11 3/4 cups + 2 1/2 tbsp |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of cocoa powder
How to measure cocoa powder accurately
Small amounts like baking powder and salt are measured with level spoons. For big batches, weighing is far more accurate.
For the most reliable result, weigh cocoa powder on a digital kitchen scale: 84 g for every cup the recipe asks for.
Compare with similar ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 100 g in cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 84 g | 42 g | 1.19 |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | 85 g | 0.59 |
| Table salt | 288 g | 144 g | 0.35 |
| Baking powder | 192 g | 96 g | 0.52 |
| Baking soda | 288 g | 144 g | 0.35 |
Cocoa powder conversion FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?
1 cup of cocoa powder weighs 84 grams (2.96 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of cocoa powder?
1/2 cup of cocoa powder is 42 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?
100 grams of cocoa powder is 1.19 cups, which you can measure as 1 cup + 3 tbsp.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs about 5.3 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 1.8 grams.
Why doesn’t a cup of cocoa powder weigh the same as a cup of water?
A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but cocoa powder has a different density, so the same cup holds 84 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.
Other amounts in grams
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.
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